Rush Athletic USA Cross Country offers youth athletes the opportunity to experience the joy of distance running, learn exercises and techniques to improve their speed, strength and endurance, and run with other athletes their age and ability.

Three Programs Offered:

Joining the Pack: Grades K-5, Co-Ed

Introductory to Cross Country program emphasizes the fundamentals of cross country and sportsmanship. Beginning runners learn basic running techniques and the importance of healthy lifestyle using the “Kids Run the Nation” program.

Running with the Pack: Grades 6-8, Co-Ed

Program focuses on strength, flexibility, endurance, technique and speed, and all athletes will learn lifelong lessons for effective stretching practices, good running form, and pacing.

Leading the Pack: Grades 9-12, Co-Ed

(Athletes are welcome to join after their high school season has ended to participate in the the AAU Cross Country Nationals, December 1, 2018!)

Program focuses on higher levels of high intensity interval training.Runners learn the TABATA training program to increase speed and endurance.